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Plant Operator

Canadian NaturalFort McMurray, AB
Onsite

About The Position

At Canadian Natural, we are proud to be a leader in Canada’s energy industry. Join us and help drive innovation and long-term value through integrity, teamwork, and a passion for doing things right. Make your mark while you grow your career! We have an amazing opportunity for a Plant Operator to join our Albian Operations - MRM Plant team in Ore Prep. You will operate the plant to meet planned production, quality and environmental targets. We are looking for self-starter with adaptive work style, who works well in a high paced team environment with a continuous improvement mindset and a drive to enact change. This position reports to the Shift Team Lead. Job location: Fort McMurray, Alberta – Albian Oil Sands site Shift schedule: 7 x 7, 12-hour shifts (Tuesday start, rotating day/night) Safety sensitive position: Yes Application deadline: March 12, 2026

Requirements

  • A High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
  • Valid and clean Class 5 driver’s license
  • Mechanical aptitude to manage hands-on operation of plant equipment an operating mobile such and skid steers, JLG
  • Strong troubleshooting skills with a proven safety and environmental mindset and ability to make timely decisions associated with process upsets

Responsibilities

  • Ensure the safety of people, equipment, and the environment while ensuring plant procedures and policies are followed
  • Perform plant operation duties including proactive equipment monitoring and rounds in a safe and efficient manner and ensure shift changes are well communicated with oncoming crew
  • Prepare equipment for maintenance using Lock Out Tag outs (LOTO’s) energy isolation of equipment
  • Issuing Safe Work Permits within a plant operating environment
  • Ensure timely action and process adjustments during plant upsets that are consistent with operational objectives and target outputs
  • Utilize our maintenance management system and entering work orders for deficiencies that need to be repaired

Benefits

  • Competitive salary, stock options, company matched stock savings plan, annual bonuses
  • 100% Employer paid extended Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
  • May be eligible for relocation pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Relocation Policy
  • May be eligible for additional premiums
  • Company Sponsored Fly-In/Fly-Out from Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta
  • First class camp facilities
  • Health & Wellness Spending Account
  • Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
  • Employee & Family Assistance Program

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